💰peculate

verb
/ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

Meaning

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

Example Sentences

The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.

Synonyms

embezzle, steal, misappropriate, defraud

Antonyms

repay, return

Collocations

peculate funds, peculate money, peculate property

Related Vocabularies

to ask for something earnestly or desperately
To carry out a plan, order, or action; to perform or put into effect.
to gather or bring together in one place
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful

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